Minister Eshwar Khandre asks Karnataka BJP to get special central assistance for drought relief if it has concern for State
Karnataka Minister B. Eshwar Khandre has criticized the state BJP for planning a drought study tour, calling it a political stunt. He urged the opposition to instead pressure the central government to release pending drought relief funds and clear infrastructure projects.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights the ongoing political friction between state and central governments regarding disaster management funding and development priorities.
Ridiculing the Opposition BJP for its plans to study the drought situation in the State , RDPR Minister B. Eshwar Khandre on Monday asked the state BJP leaders to bring pressure on the Centre to release the Central funds that are due to Karnataka and also get clearance to the pending Mahadayi project if they really have any concern towards the state’s development.
Speaking to mediapersons in Bengaluru, Mr. Khandre said the proposed drought study tour of the BJP was akin to shedding crocodile tears and urged the State BJP leaders to work towards getting special assistance from the Centre for the State to handle the drought.
He alleged that the BJP leaders lacked concern towards the State’s farmers, drought-hit people and youth, and were embarking upon the drought study tour only to show that they were doing something.
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